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遂

On'yomi
スイ
SUI
Kun'yomi
と.げる・つい.に
togeru / tsuini

consummate · accomplish · attain · commit (suicide)

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#1423
Radical辶walk(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of advance and phonetic. Advancing to accomplish.

Symbolism

Execute, accomplish, achieve. Represents accomplishing.

Component Breakdown

遂=
辶㒸

walk + 㒸

Words & Expressions

Words written with 遂

成し遂げるなしとげるcarry through
遂についにat last
未遂みすいfailed attempt
完遂かんすいcarrying through
遂げるとげるcome to

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 遂 mean in Japanese?

遂 means consummate, accomplish, attain, commit (suicide).

How do you read 遂?

On'yomi: スイ (SUI). Kun'yomi: と.げる、つい.に (togeru, tsuini).

How many strokes does 遂 have?

遂 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).

Is 遂 a good kanji for a tattoo?

遂 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means consummate, accomplish, attain, commit (suicide). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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